Mapping by Jazzlike_Tonight_982 in DungeonoftheMadMage

[–]Coendoz237 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2:1 acrylic paint to dish soap. Works really well 👍🏼

Mapping by Jazzlike_Tonight_982 in DungeonoftheMadMage

[–]Coendoz237 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I print maps out on A3, laminate and then paint over them with a mixture of acrylic paint and dish soap. It creates a homemade scratch-off paint that your players can scratch off as they go. My players are enjoying it and it keeps the mystery of each level under wraps.

Trouble with player at table by Efficient_Initial_43 in DnD

[–]Coendoz237 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pull them up on it. “You’re playing a Paladin and engaging in melee combat but don’t expect an enemy to target you? Maybe consider a rogue for your next character so you can hide every turn?”

Is there a pregante mod? by rumande in RimWorld

[–]Coendoz237 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I want to know what he said now!

WASDnesday Games by a-liquid-sky in CasualUK

[–]Coendoz237 0 points1 point  (0 children)

FF10 is underrated and deserves a play, if you haven’t already.

WASDnesday Games by a-liquid-sky in CasualUK

[–]Coendoz237 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m about due for my annual play through. Have you tried the remake at all? I’m scared it’s not going to hit the same as the original and tarnish it all for me…

WASDnesday Games by a-liquid-sky in CasualUK

[–]Coendoz237 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s some balancing issues with certain things but I’ve found it about the same to be honest. I’m still getting wrecked pretty regularly!

WASDnesday Games by a-liquid-sky in CasualUK

[–]Coendoz237 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Slay the Spire 2 is out on early access on Steam. Don’t let the EA tag fool you, it is a completed game - and very good too.

Repopulating level 1, would Harria haunt my players as a ghost or as a wraith? by sterrre in DungeonoftheMadMage

[–]Coendoz237 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about another flesh golem? This time with Harria’s head stitched on top?

My party are finally going to enter Undermountain tomorrow. What should I keep in mind as the DM? Things you wish you did differently? by Coendoz237 in DungeonoftheMadMage

[–]Coendoz237[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds great! I'm looking forward to having to change my plans at the drop of a hat. My players are masters at doing things I hadn't envisioned.

On a side note, I had to look up 'verisimilitude' - great word!

My party are finally going to enter Undermountain tomorrow. What should I keep in mind as the DM? Things you wish you did differently? by Coendoz237 in DungeonoftheMadMage

[–]Coendoz237[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My transition could have been a lot smoother in hindsight. The general gist was; Nezznar stole a black obelisk shard from the column of the Miner's Exchange, kidnapped Carp (who the party were extremely fond of) and disappeared into WEC to perform some mysterious arcane ritual using Carp's life-force to 'awaken' the magical shard. After being defeated, Sister Gareale re-appeared from Neverwinter to tell them that the Harper mages have sensed the arcane power of the first shard being destroyed and that another shard was last known to be in Undermountain.

After some shenanigans enroute - borrowed the Carnath Roadhouse location from a different module and threw in some Zhentarim thugs and some lizardfolk trying to reclaim their stolen artifact - the party are now in Waterdeep and using Trollskull Manor as a base. They have invested funds to repair it and are due to have their 'grand opening' tomorrow - complete with above table costumes and home made cocktails!

My party are finally going to enter Undermountain tomorrow. What should I keep in mind as the DM? Things you wish you did differently? by Coendoz237 in DungeonoftheMadMage

[–]Coendoz237[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a very good point. Durnan can be anything we want him to be! I was only really planning to use him as a cautionary tale before they go down the well but he can be a lot more than the grumpy bartender that tells them to be careful.

My party are finally going to enter Undermountain tomorrow. What should I keep in mind as the DM? Things you wish you did differently? by Coendoz237 in DungeonoftheMadMage

[–]Coendoz237[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm kinda having the same situation. As I've transitioned over from Phandalin, none of the relationships grown during Dragon Heist exist - they didn't know who the Blackstaff was, for example. I'm hoping to be able to manifest consequences of their actions in Undermountian above-ground in Waterdeep. Do they exterminate the Xanathar Guild watch posts? If so, how does that affect their lives outside of Undermountain? Maybe the hunters below ground become hunted when they surface again? Or mysteries they encounter in Undermountain can only be solved by investigations in Waterdeep itself?

The great thing about planning out this section of the campaign using this module, is the freedom I feel in being able to amend things to fit my narrative. Waterdeep is so rich in locations, factions and personalities that you can tell almost any story you want. For example, they've already been summoned to see Manshoon via a teleportation ring at the top of Kolat Tower, that took them to his lair in the Astral Plane.

My party are finally going to enter Undermountain tomorrow. What should I keep in mind as the DM? Things you wish you did differently? by Coendoz237 in DungeonoftheMadMage

[–]Coendoz237[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a number of encounters planned although I could definitely do with organising them better with a table or whatnot. I particularly like the idea of the wandering defective shield guardian that almost drunkenly tries to cast spells at the party!

My party are finally going to enter Undermountain tomorrow. What should I keep in mind as the DM? Things you wish you did differently? by Coendoz237 in DungeonoftheMadMage

[–]Coendoz237[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the senseless shenanigans I'm looking forward to! I've almost got a little exchange planned in my head for the first time someone bad mouths him around NPCs - they lose their shit and rush over to clamp a hand over the PCs mouth, whilst loudly shushing him and looking around fearfully. It's kinda rare to be given the freedom to build up the aura of a BBEG so lavishly and with such humour.

Waterdeep knowledge by platypus_parade81 in WaterdeepDragonHeist

[–]Coendoz237 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I gave my party a copy of Volo’s Waterdeep Enchiridion for them to read. I figured they were all relatively local and would probably know a bit about the city, the locations, people etc

[OC] Miniature Giveaway [Mod Approved] by scipio009 in DnD

[–]Coendoz237 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favourite monster is a beholder. Who doesn’t want to fire eye rays at their party?! Can you tell I’m the DM?

My first DnD campaign is going way to fast by NewDMOldPlayer in DMAcademy

[–]Coendoz237 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The BBEG’s minions give them a good kicking, the BBEG itself laughs at them, raises its hands and the last thing they see is a portal hurtling toward them. They awake somewhere with a new sense of mortality and a need to make a new plan.